GENERAL UROLOGY SERVICES-FEMALE

Doctors specializing in female urology are experts in urinary and genital disorders in women. These include:

• Urinary incontinence. The involuntary loss of urine sufficient enough to be a problem
• Pelvic organ prolapse. The descent of female pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, vagina, rectum) into or out of the vagina due to weakened pelvic muscles
• Overactive bladder. Frequent, sudden need to urinate, inability to postpone the need to urinate, or uncontrolled urine leakage associated with a strong urge to urinate
• Voiding dysfunction. Problems urinating including hesitancy, a poor stream, stop- start voiding, straining to void, and incomplete emptying that leads to revoiding
• Pelvic or bladder pain. Discomfort, burning or other uncomfortable sensations affecting the bladder or urethra
• Recurrent urinary tract infection
• Interstitial cystitis. A condition that results in recurring discomfort or pain in the bladder and the surrounding pelvic region
• Bladder disorders associated with spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions

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Diagnosis

Our urologists gain a thorough understanding of each woman’s condition by taking a meticulous medical history and conducting a thorough physical examination. This includes laboratory analyses and other tests. Modern fluoro-video-urodynamic testing is used to determine the precise causes of blocked urine flow or leakage. Other screenings are recommended as needed to rule out cancer, fistulae (abnormal connection between organs), pelvic organ prolapse, kidney and bladder stones. Once the results are in, we work with patients to design a treatment plan that meets their individual needs, factoring in lifestyle and personal preferences when possible.

Multidisciplinary treatment

Women experiencing urological problems can count on our experienced team to treat their ailment expertly using the latest in technology and incorporating the newest clinical developments. Treatment options encompass both surgical and nonsurgical treatment, including:

• Medication. Includes several possible pharmaceutical approaches for symptom control.
• Pessary. A soft, silicone device similar to a diaphragm that is placed in the vagina to reduce prolapse and/or treat incontinence without surgery.
• Electronic stimulation. Interstim therapy uses a device similar to a pacemaker, which is implanted in the sacral nerve to restore normal bladder and bowel function in women with urge incontinence and urinary retention.
• Surgery. Includes minimally invasive techniques using the latest technological advances for the treatment of incontinence and prolapse. These techniques include vaginal, laparoscopic and robotically assisted procedures.

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